Players like Sulemana
CM/CDMCagliari · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSulemana's profile ↗
The players most similar to Sulemana are Mats Pannewig, Matias Galarza, Pablo Ibáñez. Doppel rates Mats Pannewig (VfL Bochum 1848) a 83/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Kevin Sessa scores 84/100 at about €800k. Data as of October 2026.
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Sulemana is an aggressive, ball-winning midfielder who excels in disrupting opposition play and finishing scoring opportunities. Despite a Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 11% of his peers, he showcases impressive goal-scoring ability, ranking in the top 15% for non-penalty goals per 90 minutes, and is effective in winning possession in the attacking third. However, his injury history raises concerns about his reliability, having missed significant time over the past three seasons.
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals, Possession won in att. third. Availability: 21 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Sulemana
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mats Pannewigsimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 22 | €2.9m | 93 | 83 |
| 2 | Matias Galarzasimilar↗ | CA Talleres | 24 | €5.0m | 89 | 79 |
| 3 | Pablo Ibáñezsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 28 | €4.1m | 88 | 80 |
| 4 | Makaya Ibrahima Diabysimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 19 | €1.5m | 87 | 80 |
| 5 | Alex Scottsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 23 | €53m | 87 | 79 |
| 6 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 26 | €800k | 87 | 84 |
| 7 | Nico O'Reillysimilar↗ | Manchester City | 21 | €76m | 87 | 81 |
| 8 | Carney Chukwuemekasimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 23 | €18m | 87 | 80 |
| 9 | Kristian Thorstvedtsimilar↗ | Sassuolo | 27 | €12m | 86 | 82 |
| 10 | Matías Vecinosimilar↗ | No team | 35 | €1.1m | 86 | 80 |
| 11 | Daniel Requenasimilar↗ | Levante UD | 22 | €1.0m | 86 | 80 |
| 12 | Dehmaine Tabibousimilar↗ | Nantes | 21 | €5.4m | 86 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Sulemana
≈ 100% Sulemana · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Sulemana · strong: Duels won, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Successful dribbles /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Sulemana · strong: Duels won, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Shots /90, Successful dribbles /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Sulemana?
Statistically, Mats Pannewig (VfL Bochum 1848) is the closest look-alike to Sulemana — a 83/100 profile match (93/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Sulemana?
By Doppel's fit score, Mats Pannewig (VfL Bochum 1848) is the closest profile to Sulemana, with a 83/100 overall match. Matias Galarza and Pablo Ibáñez are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Sulemana?
Yes. Kevin Sessa (Hertha BSC) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 84/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Sulemana?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Sulemana's 2025/26 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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